Wide receiver Eddie Royal (hamstring) is inactive for the Chargers' game against the Browns. His absence leaves wide receiver Danario Alexander to make his team debut and a defensive back to be the replacement punt returner.

Cason could be the primary option.

He averaged 16.5 yards on 14 attempts in 2010, second most in the NFL among players with as many returns.

Weddle, despite a muff Oct. 15 against the Broncos, is considered to be the most sure-handed of the group, leaving him a candidate to fair catch punts when the Browns are kicking with a short field.

There may be no such thing as an easy fair catch Sunday.

The ball is wet under stormy skies, and conditions include a north wind of about 22 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.